Flower-Style Box with Drawers

Unknown

17th century · Wood (poplar); overlaid with ebony inlaid with wood and incised, stained ivory · Islamic Art

Rows of graceful flowering plants are frequently used as a design element in Mughal art. Here, they appear alongside coiled cloud bands and flying birds. The iron handles on either side of the box are a later addition that indicate that the box was used as a traveling chest.

Artist

Unknown

Date

17th century

Medium

Wood (poplar); overlaid with ebony inlaid with wood and incised, stained ivory

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Fletcher Fund, 1976